Shop Floor Assistant Part Time
The Group
We aim to inspire, provide and produce the best of local and beyond. We are passionate about our food, suppliers, producers and great customer service. Established in 2007, the group now operates 4 farm shops and cafes. Our shops offer easy access to; fresh local produce and the best staple and culinary delights. Our flagship stores have a restaurant / café and Cobbs Farm Shop has its own production kitchen, which provides freshly made produce for the rest of our sites. The group continues to grow both at its established shops and with new shop openings, centred in South East England within the next few years.
The Job
We are looking to recruit a sales assistant to help work on our busy and thriving shop floor. Cobbs is a varied and fast paced job, with lots to do, so we need someone keen to work hard, but always with a smile.
Specific duties will include:
-Sales/ Upselling
-Great Customer Service/ Customer Experience
-Till Work
-Stock Replenishment
-Unpacking Deliveries
-Cleaning
What sort of hours will I work?
The role is part time- weekend work will be required on rotation.
What skills do I need?
* Excellent communication both verbal and written
* Ability to work as part of a small team
* Excellent customer service
* Confidence in dealing with members of the public face to face and by telephone
* Desire to 'go the extra mile' in serving the customer with an approachable and friendly manner
* Fast thinking and the ability to react to changes in customer volume during the day
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
We offer:
· Competitive Salary that guarantees to pay above the National and Living Wage for full time employees.
· Outstanding Development Opportunities
· A food hamper of goodies from our shop for all new starters.
· Half price food & soft drinks in all our cafes at all times for you and up to three other friends or family.
· 10% discount on all food purchased in our farm shop.
· The ability to order wine at cost price from our suppliers, saving you over 30% on retail prices.
· 20% discount on all meat purchases from our butchery.
· A fully accredited training and development plan, including supplier/producer training, visits and tastings.
· All café tips are shared equally between the café team
· 5.6 weeks holiday for Full time staff per year.
· 1 extra day's holiday for employees per year of service (after 4 years' service to a maximum of 5 extra days)
· Paid time off for volunteering
· Regular social team events and the Cobbs Annual Party
· Pension Scheme
Please send your CV and Covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role. Successful applicants will be contacted but unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all applicants.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hungerford RG17 0SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Retail sales: 4 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Hungerford Shop Assistant